Walking can be as good as medication — without a prescription Bob Perry - October 1, 2022 If you have read my columns in the past, you know I believe this: When it comes to weight loss it’s always about movement and
October brings fall celebrations, reminders to let God’s light shine Rev. Marilou Coins - October 1, 2022 The seasons are coming around faster now. We have entered fall, and soon winter will be upon us. October is the month for going to
Trucking tunes from Down Under: Nev Nicholls enjoyed popularity with songs of the road Kris Rutherford - October 1, 2022 Big rigs, and of course, big rig drivers, are hardly unique to the U.S. Large numbers of Canadian and Mexican trucking firms employ drivers, and
How does the concept of ‘stare decisis’ impact the Supreme Court’s rulings? Brad Klepper - September 1, 2022 I always work under the assumption that I and perhaps a handful of others are really the only people who care about stare decisis and
To everything, there is a time: Don’t rush through the seasons of the year — or your life Rev. Marilou Coins - September 1, 2022 We are now starting the fall season. Just notice the changes around you: Nature is starting to change colors and we are now in the
What can yoga do for me? I’m glad you asked! Hope Zvara - September 1, 2022 September is National Yoga Awareness Month — the perfect time to share a little bit about what yoga is and how it can help you.
Control your blood pressure — before it controls you Bob Perry - September 1, 2022 Hypertension. This is a word drivers don’t want to hear when taking their DOT exam. Elevated blood-pressure readings can reduce the duration of your medical
Moore and Napier head for home with ‘Truck Driver’s Queen’ Kris Rutherford - September 1, 2022 Just a few decades ago folks referred to almost any type of country music as “hillbilly” — a genre known primarily as bluegrass among music
Play ball! Overcome life’s ‘strikes’ and make a ‘home run’ Rev. Marilou Coins - August 1, 2022 How many of you enjoy baseball? I enjoy watching and cheering for my favorite team. But have you ever really WATCHED the game and thought
Just a 5-minute walk can help reduce stress, improve health Hope Zvara - August 1, 2022 Most of us could use more walking in our lives — it’s great exercise. But for many drivers, it’s not easy to find the time
Practice preventative maintenance to protect skin from damaging UV rays Bob Perry - August 1, 2022 If you read my monthly column, then by now you know how importance prevention is when it comes to managing your personal health. But health
Ricky Skaggs’ ‘Highway 40 Blues’ tells a familiar story of the long journey home Kris Rutherford - August 1, 2022 Of the countless miles I spent in the back seat of a Chevy station wagon, traveling along the interstates of America during the 1970s, I
What does implementation of California’s AB5 mean for the trucking industry? Brad Klepper - August 1, 2022 I am wrong about a lot of things. By “a lot,” I mean an obnoxiously large number of things. So, I guess I should not
Make sure your life spreads encouragement, light to others Rev. Marilou Coins - July 1, 2022 Have you ever thought about how your life impacts other people? I’d like to start this month off with a Bible verse and then explore
Mickey Gilley leads two country music cultural shifts Kris Rutherford - July 1, 2022 By the late 1970s, Mickey Gilley was a bona fide country music headliner. But he couldn’t have imagined what lay in store for him as
Try these simple strategies to beat the summer heat Hope Zvara - July 1, 2022 It comes on suddenly, and you think you can beat it, but it can be challenging to keep your body strong, healthy and hydrated when
A quick scan of food product labels may offer some surprises Bob Perry - July 1, 2022 Have ever noticed, when you are in a store shopping for food, the number of people who are label-reading these days and paying more attention
Regarding civil liberties: Is ‘hate speech’ protected by the First Amendment? Brad Klepper - July 1, 2022 Brad Klepper is busy helping drivers this month. We hope you enjoy this column, which originally ran in July 2021. Those of you that read
Questioning faith: Don’t be afraid to ask God for answers Rev. Marilou Coins - June 1, 2022 Have you ever thought about faith? Well, everyone has some sort of faith. They have faith — even unknowingly — that their truck will get
The great speed limiter debate: FMCSA’s proposed rule spurs questions Brad Klepper - June 1, 2022 As you know, I often complain about how the things that are hot topics at the time of writing will be old news by the
